Neti pots were a tremendous hot-selling item a couple years ago. This weird but efficient product was featured by Dr. Oz on the Oprah Winfrey Show and sales skyrocketed after it. Today, sales are back to normal but one should not forget how efficient this product can be to cleanse the sinus passages, wash the nasal cavity, and flush out excess mucus and debris from the nose.

Neti pots are very easy to use. Use warm water, not hot, not cold, and fill it with the saline solution into your neti pot. Then, lean forward and turn your head sideways. The small spout is meant to be inserted into the upper nostril to begin the draining process. Raise the pot gradually so the saline solution has flowed through, exhale through your nose to clear the nasal passages. Repeat the steps with the other nostril. Demonstrations and instructions are helpful to make your attempt more comfortable. You should also wash your neti pot after each use. This practice is generally safe with no significant side effects.